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<p>NHS England is responsible for commissioning dental services. As such, the Department
has made no assessment of the adequacy of the provision of NHS dental services in
Clacton constituency.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England advises that it believes
there are sufficient units of dental activity commissioned in the Clacton area to
meet oral health needs. NHS England is not aware of any significant complaints in
respect of accessing NHS dental provision in this locality.</p><p> </p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p> </p><p>Nationally, more than 30 million people were seen by an NHS
dentist in the 24 month period ending 31 December 2014. Almost 1.6 million more people
have been seen by an NHS dentist since May 2010. The Government is committed to working
with NHS England to increase access to NHS dentistry.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>
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